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Dr. Jan Simek speaks at Dunbar Cave

By Debbie Boen | February 13, 2007 | Print This Post

 

Dunbar Cave seen from across Swan LakeOn February 15, 6:30 p.m. at the Dunbar Cave Visitor Center The Friends of Dunbar Cave is proud to present Dr. Jan Simek who will be speaking about new discoveries and insights that continue to be made at the Dunbar Cave State Natural Area. Dr. Simek will provide the audience with an up to the minute recap of what is known so far about the ancient human history inside and around Dunbar Cave.

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Admission is free, refreshments will be served, and the public is welcome. The presentation will begin promptly at 6:30 PM. and will last approximately 60 minutes. Questions and answers will follow.

This event is sponsored by Friends of Dunbar Cave.  The regularly scheduled Friends of Dunbar cave meeting will begin place at 6:00pm. New Members are always welcome!

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The Friends of Dunbar Cave Meeting/Local Historian Randy Rubel to talk about Civil War history and Dunbar Cave

By Bill Larson | January 17, 2007 | Print This Post

 

Randy Ruebel, A Local Civil War HistorianOn Thursday, January 18th at 6:30 p.m, The Friends of Dunbar Cave has arranged for local Historian Randy Rubel to talk about Civil War history and Dunbar Cave. This will take place in the visitor center, at the Dunbar Cave State Natural Area. Admission is free and the event is open to the public.

Amongst other stories, Randy will tell us about the Union soldiers’ barbecue at Dunbar Cave, and how the black community formed what was then known as African Town. He will also be presenting a slide show.

Upcoming news article about the Friends!

The Leaf Chronicle will be on hand at 5:30 before the 6:00 meeting this Thursday evening to talk to and interview Friends members about our organization and the different activities the Friends are involved in. Maria McClure is writing a special article for the Leaf for Sunday’s paper. If you are a member and would like to contribute to the article please come to the visitor center at 5:30 p.m. «Read the rest of this article»

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HAUNTING HISTORY HIKES at Dunbar Cave

By Debbie Boen | October 23, 2006 | Print This Post

 

Dunbar Cave Haunting history hikes

See what haunting history lurks inside the cave through these 3 fun and informative, not scary, skits performed by young professional actors.

You’ll learn haunting facts from Ben (Hi!), the Science Guy, hear the hauntingly happy memories of the Roy Acuff and Big Band Era days and leave with haunting questions about the ancient Indian art found in caves.

Haunting History Hikes through Dunbar Cave
When: 5pm-8pm on Friday, October 27th and Saturday, October 28th
Where: Dunbar Cave Visitors Center, Dunbar Cave State Natural Area
Admission: $5 a person, All proceeds go right back into the Park      

BRING YOUR OWN FLASHLIGHT, children must be over 3 years old to go into the cave. Wear tennis shoes or better, (no heals or flip flops). You can wear costumes to this (what fun!), but take off your mask to go inside the cave (it’s difficult enough to see with just a flashlight! And wear hiking shoes). No photography in the cave. No pets in the cave.

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Dunbar Cave State Natural Area to unveil archaeological finds at new entrance gate dedication

By Debbie Boen | July 26, 2006 | Print This Post

 

Historic Indian Art discovered in Dunbar Cave partially covered with more modern graffitiClarksville, TN,  State Environment and Conservation Commissioner Jim Fyke will visit Dunbar Cave State Park and Natural Area on July 29, 2006 at 10 a.m. CDT for a ceremony to help dedicate the new entrance gate at the cave.

The new gate was made possible through a cooperative effort with the Friends of Dunbar Cave and the State Department of Environment and Conservation, and will help protect the significant archaeological finds inside the cave, while also allowing the public access to see the sights firsthand.

Dunbar Cave Entrance Gate Dedication
When: 10 am, Saturday, July 29, 2006
Where: Dunbar Cave State Natural Area
401 Old Dunbar Cave Road
Clarksville , TN 37043
Admission: Free (there may or may not be a small charge for the cave tour afterwards, Please bring a flashlight if you are interested in attending the cave tour)

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Friends of Dunbar Cave Meeting

By Bill Larson | June 16, 2006 | Print This Post

 

Dunbar Cave Visitors CenterThe Friends of Dunbar Cave see it as their duty to help support and protect Dunbar Cave and the associated State Natural Area. Members of the group receive a newsletter and attend monthly meetings which are held on the third Thursday every month at 6:00 pm. Members also are eligible to volunteer for and participate in special park projects and activities.

The next meeting will be held Thursday June 22, 2006 at 6:00pm at the Dunbar Cave State Natural Area visitor Center. New members are always welcome! Come assist us accomplishing our short and long term goal of encouraging developments that will protect and preserve the synergy between nature and recreation that the Dunbar Cave State Natural Area provides to our community. For more information about membership see the Friends of Dunbar Cave State Natural Area web site.

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